It’s important to take the time to unplug, unwind, and relax every now and again. A lot of people take vacation time to focus on taking a break and creating a positive work-life balance. Taking time for yourself is good, but taking a big vacation to do it is not always feasible. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to take a vacation. A staycation is a vacation that you … [Read more...]
How You Can Embrace Hygge for Winter Wellness
Wikipedia defines hygge as “a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.” It’s a Danish word, and no good equivalent seems to exist in American English. Maybe that’s because we invented the rat race, and the two are diametrically opposed. It involves living life at a slower pace and adopting an emphasis on mindfulness, … [Read more...]
How to Make Moving While Downsizing Easy Over 50
There are roughly 75 million Baby Boomers in the US, and around 10 million retirees will be downsizing their homes in the near future. This isn't overly surprising. Downsizing your home is a practical move once you retire. It may be because you want to cut down on costs or simply because you want to be closer to your precious grandkids and realize you don’t need as much … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Laziness Over 50 is a Good Thing
Do you ever find yourself so busy you neglect taking time for yourself? You may be caring for a spouse, child, grandchild, pet, or business, and your needs get pushed to the last place. But sometimes, setting aside time for laziness is beneficial for your health and mental state especially if you are over 50. You don’t have to think about anything important and may find solace … [Read more...]
How You Can Improve Your Health When You’re Over 50
As we age, the list of health issues and preventative care measures we must keep track of gets longer and longer. This is a natural experience that can be embraced as part of a new day-to-day venture. There are many steps that can be taken to improve your health, including regular diet and exercise, getting the vitamins and minerals we need, and taking care of small health … [Read more...]
